Mary Catherine ‘Kay’ Corbett

84, Sydney   It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their aunt, Mary Catherine Corbett on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, where she had resided for the past five years. Born in Holyrood, Nfld., on Dec. 12,...

Rev. John A. MacDougall

82, Sydney   The death of Rev. John A. MacDougall occurred on Aug. 26, 2014, at the Harbourstone Enhance Care Facility, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitney Pier on April 14, 1932, John was the son to the late Roderick and Mary (Buchanan)...

Wayne Edward Power

71, Sydney    It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Edward Power on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in New Waterford on Jan. 16, 1943, Wayne was the...

John ‘Gunner’ Henry Axworthy

79, Whitney Pier   We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, John Henry Axworthy on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, with his family by his side. Born in Sydney, John was the son of the...

Mary Elizabeth Bailey

93, Sydney   It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Bailey on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family.   Born in Main-A-Dieu, Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary...

COOKE, Freda Marie (Bennett) MacDonald

72, Lower Washabuck   It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nanny, mumma, and Gi-Gi, Freda Marie (Bennett) MacDonald Cooke, on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, surrounded by her loving...

Ronald Joseph Crawley

83, Sydney   The family of Ronald Joseph Crawley regrets to announce his passing on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, Ronald was the son of the late Joseph and Bridget (Brophy) Crawley....

Bernard Joseph ‘Choo-Choo’ French

76, Sydney River   It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family of Bernard Joseph ‘Choo-Choo’ French, announce his passing after a courageous fight with cancer at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care unit, on Sunday,...

James ‘Jimmy’ Christie

It is with deep sadness that the family regret to announce the passing of James 'Jimmy' Christie. Born in Sydney and a longtime resident of Whitney Pier. Jimmy worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for the City of Sydney. Later in life he moved...

Muriel ‘Fanny’ Joan Morrison

Dec. 2, 1929-July 3, 2014 Victoria County   Our family is sad to announce the passing of Muriel Joan Morrison on July 3, 2014, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born on Dec. 2, 1929, in West Tarbot, Muriel was the daughter of the late John Angus...